Long-term risk of Stroke after Acute Coronary Syndrome. The ABC-10* Study on Heart Disease
Heba T. Mahmoud,
Rocco Cordiano,
David Merotto
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPrevious studies link myocardial infarction to increased stroke risk. This long-term prospective study examines stroke incidence and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients, identifying risk factors and geographic disparities.MethodsWe enrolled 535 ACS patients admitted to hospitals across three provinces in the Veneto region of Italy. Patients’ residences were classified into three urban and three rural areas in each province. Patients were followed prospectively for 24 years or until dea… Show more
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